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NEMiss.News Dr. Shane Scott at IMPC, COVID-19

Dr. Shane Scott: “COVID is not going away.” What you should know.

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  NEW ALBANY, MS - “COVID is not going to go away,” a prominent northeast Mississippi physician told NEMISS.NEWS last week. “I suspect it is going to be one of the illnesses, such as the flu, ordinary head colds and strep, which…
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Tupelo man says home overrun by homeless, asks its removal from demolition list

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Tupelo, MS - The first Tupelo City Council meeting of the year, January 7, 2020, was not without drama. Mr. Frank Agnew, an area homeowner, went before the council in an attempt to save his property. The home is currently in a state of disrepair,…
New Albany MS. Christmas at the Museum 2018

2019 Christmas at the Museum, December 14

Mingle and Jingle with Santa, enjoys crafts and holiday refreshments on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 until 12 noon at the Union County Heritage Museum for the annual Christmas event. Part of the holiday season that has become a tradition is…
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Some work complete on industrial park enhancements

Work is partly complete on projects to attract more industry to Union County. A concrete pad for a shell building and a nearby industrial access road have been done. Steel was expected to be going up soon for a 100,000-square-foot shell building…
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Body of missing man Scott McQuary found Tuesday morning

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Members of the Union County Sheriff’s Department found the body of 49-year-old Scott McQuary Tuesday morning in a sand pit off County Road 14. The case was under investigation Tuesday but Sheriff Jimmy Edwards said no foul play was suspected…
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Doggie Dining: Coming to a restaurant near you?

JACKSON, Miss. – Beginning Friday, November 1, 2019, a new Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) policy will allow "doggie dining." Restaurant patrons will be able to dine with their pet dogs under certain conditions. Patterned…
New Albany, MS Gobble gobble, Patterson home open at Thanksgiving

Gobble, Gobble — Wobble, Wobble— Happy Thanksgiving!

“Praise God from whom all blessings flow...” --The Doxology    There is something very special in the air. It’s an air of gratitude, an air filled with the fragrance of hope and Thanksgiving. This year’s bounty has been harvested.…
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Career & Technology Day, May 13, to include job fair

The New Albany School of Career & Technical Education is planning Career & Technology Day for May 13. This year plans are being made to add a job fair component to the event for New Albany High School juniors and seniors, as well…
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New Albany in running for music series grant-here’s how to vote

NEW ALBANY, MS - Sponsored by Levitt Pavilions, the national nonprofit behind the largest free concert series in America, the City of New Albany hopes to qualify as one of the 15 winning organizations competing in the Levitt AMP Grant Awards. What…
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NAMS Howlin’ on the RIver Color Run set for October 31

Walk, jog, and run your way toward a healthier life while raising funds for New Albany Middle School! The color run is open to EVERYONE in the community and we encourage you to join us. The My School Color Run will feature…

Interstate 22 (I-22) naming ceremony to be October 23rd

A ceremony in New Albany on Friday, October 23, will mark the naming of Interstate-22 (I-22) in Mississippi. MDOT is expected to have in place by that date new signs similar to the one illustrated above. Extending from Birmingham, Alabama…

How can Mississippi get to the top of the pile?

Union County is happy for its healthcare advantages, slim as they may be compared to other states. Mississippi is known to be the "poorest and sickest" state in the nation. Though being in the top 10 of the "bottom state" on the list may…
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NAHS Senior Named Commended Student in 2016 National Merit Scholarship Program

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New Albany High School Principal Lance Evans is pleased to announce that Ke Xin Weng has been named a Commended Student in the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Program. Evans presented this scholastically talented senior a Letter of Commendation…
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New Albany Board of Aldermen meeting, October 6, 2015 

The city board has accepted a grant that will allow an open storm sewer to be covered and a recreation trail to be built in its place. The $99,000-grant from the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks will allow a 550-foot-long…
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“A man with a gun” call for the Union County Sheriff’s office

Union County law enforcement received the dreaded "man with a gun" call this morning, and was, thankfully, able to deal with it successfully in a non-violent approach. About 11:00 AM the Sheriff's department received a call from the distraught…
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11.1 million ways to stop a massacre: the Second Amendment Effect

Islamic radicals targeting Christians, Christians shooting abortionists, drug-fueled criminals seeking money, social outsiders seeking revenge, mentally deranged killers seeking 15 minutes of fame--they all become terrorists when they pick…
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Resource parenting: Do you have what it takes?

Resource parenting.  A new way to address an old practice. You might be more familiar with the term “fostering.” Union county is in critical need of boosting its foster/resource parent pool. According to Jackie Hill, Area Social Work Supervisor…
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NAES students learn about careers involving animals

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First grade students at New Albany Elementary School recently learned about careers that involve animals.  This special career event was held on Thursday, October 1.  Students rotated through several stations to learn about various careers…
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New Albany High School principal is State Principal of the Year

New Albany High School Principal Honored as State Principal of the Year at Washington, DC Institute Evans Discusses Local Education Needs with Members of Congress   New Albany, Mississippi – Lance Evans, principal of New Albany High…
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Music at the Magnolia

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Hello! TRP presents "Music at the Magnolia" this Saturday Oct. 10th, starting at 6 pm. The night features a wonderful dinner with music by Tina Barkley and Mark Garrett singing light jazz and soothing tunes. This is a limited seating event.…
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Rush provides defensive push in homecoming tilt with Trojans

Booneville, Miss. - Anthony Rush came to Tiger Stadium well prepared to battle for the Northeast Mississippi Community College football program. Rush set new career-highs in two statistical categories to guide the Tigers’ defensive effort…
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New Albany Elementary students practice to play with symphony                 

Last week students at New Albany Elementary School got new musical instruments which they will play in a performance with a professional symphony orchestra before the school year ends. This year, for the first time, New Albany elementary music…